DOWNSIDE ROAD, OX3 8HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 8HR

DOWNSIDE ROAD, OX3 8HR, Oxford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.37 per 1,000 population. This OX3 8HR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX3 postcode area, which has experienced 351 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX3 8HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 8HR, encompassing approximately 3377 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX3 8HR Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bursill Close with total crimes: 2
  • Green Road with total crimes: 1
  • Baker Close with total crimes: 1

DOWNSIDE ROAD, OX3 8HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.8950.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.26500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.92700.00%
Vehicle crime32.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-25.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.03-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.48300.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.66-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.440.00%
Vehicle crime32.960.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX3 8HR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bursill Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Baker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ringwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Downside Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Burlington Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1